NLDS Games 1 & 2

A Busch Stadium grounds crew member gets ready to install first base into place bdfore the Washington Nationals-St. Louis Cardinals Game 1 of the National League Divisional Series at Busch Stadium in St. Louis on October 7, 2012. UPI/Bill Greenblatt

Washington Nationals vs St. Louis Cardinals in Game 1 of NLDS

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St. Louis Cardinals manager Mike Matheny leaves the dugout as he is introduced before Game 1 of the National League Divisional Series against the Washington Nationals at Busch Stadium in St. Louis on October 7, 2012. UPI/Bill Greenblatt

Washington Nationals vs St. Louis Cardinals in Game 1 of NLDS

The Washington Nationals and St. Louis Cardinals stand for the National Anthem before Game 1 of the National League Divisional Series at Busch Stadium in St. Louis on October 7, 2012. UPI/Bill Greenblatt

Washington Nationals vs St. Louis Cardinals in Game 1 of NLDS

St. Louis Cardinals starting pitcher Adam Wainwright (L) congratulates Yadier Molina as he scores on a Washington Nationals wild pitch in the second inning of Game 1 of the National League Divisional Series at Busch Stadium in St. Louis on October 7, 2012. UPI/Bill Greenblatt

Washington Nationals vs St. Louis Cardinals in Game 1 of NLDS

Washington Nationals catcher Kurt Suzuki goes after the loose baseball as St. Louis Cardinals batter Adam Wainwright gets out of the way in the second inning of Game 1 of the National League Divisional Series at Busch Stadium in St. Louis on October 7, 2012. Cardinals Yadier Molina scored from third base on the wild pitch. UPI/Bill Greenblatt

Washington Nationals vs St. Louis Cardinals in Game 1 of NLDS

Washington Nationals starting pitcher Gio Gonzalez delivers a pitch to the St. Louis Cardinals in the first inning of Game 1 of the National League Divisional Series at Busch Stadium in St. Louis on October 7, 2012. UPI/Bill Greenblatt

Washington Nationals vs St. Louis Cardinals in Game 1 of NLDS

St. Louis Cardinals pitcher Lance Lynn yells out as he gets the third out against the Washington Nationals in the sixth inning of Game 1 of the National League Divisional Series at Busch Stadium in St. Louis on October 7, 2012. UPI/Bill Greenblatt

Washington Nationals vs St. Louis Cardinals in Game 1 of NLDS

St. Louis Cardinals Jon Jay gets past the tag of Washington Nationals third baseman Ryan Zimmerman after a steal in the fifth inning of Game 1 of the National League Divisional Series at Busch Stadium in St. Louis on October 7, 2012. Washington won the game 3-2. UPI/Bill Greenblatt

Washington Nationals vs St. Louis Cardinals in Game 1 of NLDS

Washington Nationals pitcher Drew Storen and catcher Kurt Suzuki celebrate the third out and a 3-2 win over the St. Louis Cardinals in Game 1 of the National League Divisional Series at Busch Stadium in St. Louis on October 7, 2012. UPI/Bill Greenblatt

Washington Nationals vs St. Louis Cardinals in Game 1 of NLDS

Washington Nationals outfielders Bryce Harper (L) and Jayson Werth celebrate the third out and a 3-2 win over the St. Louis Cardinals in Game 1 of the National League Divisional Series at Busch Stadium in St. Louis on October 7, 2012. UPI/Bill Greenblatt

Washington Nationals vs St. Louis Cardinals in Game 1 of NLDS

Washington Nationals Ian Desmond (R) yells out as he crosses homeplate and slaps hands with Jason Werth in the eighth inning against the St. Louis Cardinals in Game 1 of the National League Divisional Series at Busch Stadium in St. Louis on October 7, 2012. The run proved to be the game winner as Washington won game one 3-2. UPI/Bill Greenblatt

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St. Louis Cardinals pitcher Marc Rzepczynski watches as Washington Nationals Tyler Moore hits a ball to right field to score the winning run in the eighth inning of Game 1 of the National League Divisional Series at Busch Stadium in St. Louis on October 7, 2012. Washington won the game 3-2. UPI/Bill Greenblatt

St. Louis Cardinals pitcher Marc Rzepczynski watches as Washington Nationals Tyler Moore hits a ball to right field to score the winning run in the eighth inning of Game 1 of the National League Divisional Series at Busch Stadium in St. Louis on October 7, 2012. Washington won the game 3-2. UPI/Bill Greenblatt

Washington Nationals vs St. Louis Cardinals in Game 1 of NLDS

Washington Nationals Tyler Moore swings hitting a two RBI double in the eighth inning against the St. Louis Cardinals in Game 1 of the National League Divisional Series at Busch Stadium in St. Louis on October 7, 2012. Washington won the game 3-2. UPI/Bill Greenblatt

Washington Nationals vs St. Louis Cardinals in Game 1 of NLDS

St. Louis Cardinals pitcher Marc Rzepczynski looks at the scoreboard as he leaves the field after giving up a two run RBI to Washington Nationals Tyler Moore inGame 1 of the National League Divisional Series at Busch Stadium in St. Louis on October 7, 2012. Washintno won the game 3-2. UPI/Bill Greenblatt

Washington Nationals vs St. Louis Cardinals in Game 1 of NLDS

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St. Louis Cardinals David Freese runs to first base after hitting his second single of the game, in the sixth inning against the Washington Nationals in Game 1 of the National League Divisional Series at Busch Stadium in St. Louis on October 7, 2012. Washington won the game 3-2. UPI/Bill Greenblatt

Washington Nationals vs St. Louis Cardinals in Game 1 of NLDS

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Washington Nationals vs St. Louis Cardinals in Game 1 of NLDS

St. Louis Cardinals manager Mike Matheny takes the ball from starter Adam Wainwright during the sixth inning of Game 1 of the National League Divisional Series against the Washington Nationals at Busch Stadium in St. Louis on October 7, 2012. Washington won the game 3-2. UPI/Bill Greenblatt

Washington Nationals vs St. Louis Cardinals in Game 1 of NLDS

St. Louis Cardinals Adam Wainwright looses his bat during the fifth inning against the Washington Nationals in Game 1 of the National League Divisional Series at Busch Stadium in St. Louis on October 7, 2012. Washington won game one 3-2. UPI/Bill Greenblatt

Washington Nationals vs St. Louis Cardinals in Game 2 of NLDS

St. Louis Cardinals starting pitcher Jaime Garcia delivers a pitch to the Washington Nationals in the first inning of Game 2 of the National League Divisional Series at Busch Stadium in St. Louis on October 8, 2012. UPI/Bill Greenblatt

Washington Nationals vs St. Louis Cardinals in Game 2 of NLDS

Washington Nationals Ian Desmond scores in front of the tag of St. Louis Cardinals catcher Yadier Molina in the second inning of Game 2 of the National League Divisional Series at Busch Stadium in St. Louis on October 8, 2012. UPI/Bill Greenblatt

Washington Nationals vs St. Louis Cardinals in Game 2 of NLDS

St. Louis Cardinals Daniel Descalso watches his solo home run leave the park in the fourth inning of Game 2 of the National League Divisional Series at Busch Stadium in St. Louis on October 8, 2012. UPI/Bill Greenblatt

Washington Nationals vs St. Louis Cardinals in Game 2 of NLDS

St. Louis Cardinals pitcher Lance Lynn sticks his tounge out after getting the third Washington Nationals out in the third inning of Game 2 of the National League Divisional Series at Busch Stadium in St. Louis on October 8, 2012. UPI/Bill Greenblatt

Washington Nationals vs St. Louis Cardinals in Game 2 of NLDS

St. Louis Cardinals Jon Jay slides past second base while Washington Nationals Danny Espinosa makes the tag in the second inning of Game 2 of the National League Divisional Series at Busch Stadium in St. Louis on October 8, 2012. UPI/Bill Greenblatt

Washington Nationals vs St. Louis Cardinals in Game 2 of NLDS

Washington Nationals starting pitcher Jordan Zimmermann collects his thoughts after giving up a fourth run to the St. Louis Cardinals in the second inning of Game 2 of the National League Divisional Series at Busch Stadium in St. Louis on October 8, 2012. UPI/Bill Greenblatt

Washington Nationals vs St. Louis Cardinals in Game 2 of NLDS

St. Louis Cardinals Carlos Beltran is congratulated by teammates after hitting a solo home run in the sixth inning against the Washington Nationals in Game 2 of the National League Divisional Series at Busch Stadium in St. Louis on October 8, 2012. UPI/Bill Greenblatt

Washington Nationals vs St. Louis Cardinals in Game 2 of NLDS

St. Louis Cardinals Jon Jay is congratulated as he comes into the dugout after making a jumping catch on a ball hit deep by Washington Nationals Danny Espinosa in the sixth inning of Game 2 of the National League Divisional Series at Busch Stadium in St. Louis on October 8, 2012. UPI/Bill Greenblatt

Washington Nationals vs St. Louis Cardinals in Game 2 of NLDS

St. Louis Cardinals pitcher Lance Lynn adjusts his cap after giving up a solo home to Washington Nationals Adam LaRoche in the fifth inning of Game 2 of the National League Divisional Series at Busch Stadium in St. Louis on October 8, 2012. UPI/Bill Greenblatt

Washington Nationals vs St. Louis Cardinals in Game 2 of NLDS

St. Louis Cardinals catcher Yadier Molina and pitcher Trevor Rosenthal celebrate their 12-4 win over the Washington Nationals in Game 2 of the National League Divisional Series at Busch Stadium in St. Louis on October 8, 2012. UPI/Bill Greenblatt

Washington Nationals vs St. Louis Cardinals in Game 2 of NLDS

St. Louis Cardinals Jon Jay and Matt Holliday celebrate after the third out on their 12-4 win over the Washington Nationals in Game 2 of the National League Divisional Series at Busch Stadium in St. Louis on October 8, 2012. UPI/Bill Greenblatt

Washington Nationals vs St. Louis Cardinals in Game 2 of NLDS

St. Louis Cardinals Carlos Beltran celebrates with teammates after a 12-4 win over the Washington Nationals in Game 2 of the National League Divisional Series at Busch Stadium in St. Louis on October 8, 2012. Beltran homered twice in the game. UPI/Bill Greenblatt

Washington Nationals vs St. Louis Cardinals in Game 2 of NLDS

St. Louis Cardinals catcher Yadier Molina talks with pitcher Lance Lynn at the end of the fourth inning against the Washington Nations in Game 2 of the National League Divisional Series at Busch Stadium in St. Louis on October 8, 2012. St. Louis won the game 12-4. UPI/Bill Greenblatt

Washington Nationals vs St. Louis Cardinals in Game 2 of NLDS

St. Louis Cardinals catcher Yadier Molina and Carlos Beltran celebrate their 12-4 victory over the Washington Nationals in Game 2 of the National League Divisional Series at Busch Stadium in St. Louis on October 8, 2012. Beltran homered twice in the game. UPI/Bill Greenblatt

Washington Nationals vs St. Louis Cardinals in Game 2 of NLDS

St. Louis Cardinals catcher Yadier Molina (L) greets teammate Carlos Beltran in the dugout after Beltran hit his second home run of the game in the eighth inning against the Washington Nationals in Game 2 of the National League Divisional Series at Busch Stadium in St. Louis on October 8, 2012. St. Louis won the game 12-4. UPI/Bill Greenblatt

Washington Nationals vs St. Louis Cardinals in Game 2 of NLDS

St. Louis Cardinals Jon Jay watches the ball go to deep right field, good for a RBI triple in the eighth inning against the Washington Nationals in Game 2 of the National League Divisional Series at Busch Stadium in St. Louis on October 8, 2012. St. Louis won the game 12-4. UPI/Bill Greenblatt

Washington Nationals vs St. Louis Cardinals in Game 2 of NLDS

Baseball reporter Ken Rosenthal walks around Busch Stadium before the start of Game 2 of the National League Divisional Series between the Washington Nationals and the St. Louis Cardinals in St. Louis on October 8, 2012. UPI/Bill Greenblatt

Washington Nationals vs St. Louis Cardinals in Game 2 of NLDS

Shannon Magrane, Former American Idol contestant and daughter of former St. Louis Cardinals pitcher Joe Magrane, sings the National Anthem before Game 2 of the National League Divisional Series at Busch Stadium in St. Louis on October 8, 2012. UPI/Bill Greenblatt

Washington Nationals vs St. Louis Cardinals in Game 2 of NLDS

Washington Nationals Ian Desmond dives into homeplate for the score in the second inning of Game 2 of the National League Divisional Series at Busch Stadium in St. Louis on October 8, 2012. St. louis won game 2, 12-4. UPI/Bill Greenblatt